Aperio Global is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Operations Planner III to join our dynamic team in an upcoming program. This position develops deliberate and crisis action plans that enable coordinated cyber defense operations, in coordination with USG, private sector, and state and local partners. The joint cyber defense planning function develops formal plans that leverage the full suite of United States Government (USG) and industry partner operational capabilities in support of cyber defense operations and cybersecurity resilience. This function also pilots’ new approaches to actively impede or limit the effectiveness of malicious cyber activity for the protection of critical infrastructure through improving situational awareness, information sharing, and joint preparedness.

Specific tasks include:

• Identify organizational capability, policy, and process gaps across CISA, USG, and outside stakeholders, and develop plans to refine and improve operational processes and procedures.
• Support CISA in developing and coordinating formal plans for cyber defense operations, to include deliberate and crisis action plans.
• o Facilitate operational planning that aligns with policy guidance and agency priorities and authorities among partners—to include USG; state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies (SLTT); private industry; and international partners—
• o Identify the scope of required planning and develop and manage working groups to ensure representation from all relevant stakeholders across the USG, SLTT, private industry, and international partners.
• o Support working groups convened to develop JCDC frameworks, processes, and plans.
• Aid in developing preparatory briefings and talking points.
• Provide research, analysis and recommendations on existing cyber policy and doctrine.
• Support the execution of joint cyber defense plans.

• Minimum 8 years of experience developing operational plans that drive defensive or offensive cyber operations.
• Must possess a Top-secret clearance.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work with a wide range of partners, preferably including private sector partners, on complex cybersecurity topics.
• Experience in technical writing and editing, as well as cyber incident management, is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound skills in written and oral communication is a must.
• Must be able to read and speak fluent English

At Aperio Global, we understand the value of investing in our most important asset—our employees. That's why we have crafted a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you make the best decision for yourself, your family and your lifestyle. For additional details, contact our talent acquisition team.

Aperio Global fosters a diverse work environment and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and offer employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other distinction protected by federal, state or local laws.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• 20 days Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• 11 Public Holidays
• Short Term & Long Term Disability